Wienke Bodewes

Chairman HPP - CEO Amvest

The economic growth exceeded our expectations in the Netherlands this year. So did the number of new jobs that were created so far. Consumer confidence is constantly on a high level and interest rates are still pretty low. As a result there is an increasing demand for homes in the Netherlands. Not only in the larger fast growing areas, but also in more remote parts of our country. The number of homes sold continues to rise and is not limited to just the so-called overheated cities like Amsterdam and Utrecht. There is still a growing demand for new build projects and there are signs that the construction industry lacks the capability to cope with this situation. Capacity is not rising fast enough to meet the demand.

The number of vacancies in the rental sector are at an all-time low and prices are rising. There is a great demand for homes in the mid-priced rental sector. Both the central and local government are proposing policies to increase the number of new build homes in this field. There are of course discussions on affordability, especially in city centres in the west of the Netherlands.

Christa Thijssen

Director HPP

Holland Property Plaza, a perfect example of European cooperation.

2017 promises to be a dynamic year for the Dutch real estate sector. The levels reached in 2008, the year of economic crisis, have thankfully already been exceeded. New projects are being presented impetuously, and old projects have meanwhile been realised and put to use. Investors from the Netherlands and abroad are eager to assess new plans that are being presented by Dutch municipalities, many of which are still out to sell at the highest possible price.

Due to its stable political climate and the reliable way in which business is conducted, the Netherlands is favoured amongst foreign investors. The increased presence of Asian and American investors in addition to those from within Europe, serves as proof of its popularity. Germany still outnumbers other countries in terms of investments in the Netherlands, and it is still our most important trading partner.

Jeroen Hateboer

Alderman for Culture and City Development Enschede

No regrets whatsoever! The reason why Enschede is an HPP Public Member…

The language and customs of the government can, I admit, sometimes be difficult to fathom for people in the business community. As a former entrepreneur turned alderman for the city of Enschede 7 years ago, I have found myself in many, sometimes very amusing, situations in which this was obviously the case. I therefore warmly support every initiative that aims to bring governments and the business community closer together.

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Foundation Holland Property Plaza – HPP brings together national real estate companies from the public and private sectors and promotes the Netherlands’ favourable business and investment climate among multinational companies.